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By Olivia Allen Click here for updates on this story DAVENPORT, Iowa (Quad-City Times) — After taking a day to detox from finals week, a group of Davenport high school students spent part of their Sunday weeding the Living Lands and Waters tree nursery. This was the first official project for the group, now known
Continue ReadingBy Kate Bennett, CNN President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden planted a ceremonial elm tree Monday afternoon at the White House South Lawn in honor of Dale Haney, superintendent of the White House grounds, who earlier this month celebrated 50 years working at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. After walking down from the south
Continue ReadingBy KTRK Staff Click here for updates on this story HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A 17-year-old has been charged for allegedly driving off after hitting an 18-year-old woman walking near Benjamin Davis High School, according to Harris County Precinct 4. The suspect allegedly hit the 18-year-old in the 12500 block of Ella Boulevard, right
Continue ReadingBy KTRK Staff Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Charges have been filed against a man who is accused of shooting his 12-year-old nephew on Friday evening, according to court documents. Cesar Chavez, 22, has been charged with manslaughter after court documents said that he unlawfully and recklessly caused the
Continue ReadingBy Kevin Liptak, CNN More than two dozen liberal House members are calling on President Joe Biden to shift course in his Ukraine strategy and pursue direct diplomacy with Russia to bring the months-long conflict to an end. In a letter sent to Biden on Monday, the group of 30 Democrats praise Biden’s efforts to
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By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Presidents come and go, but White House grounds superintendent Dale Haney has been a constant through the past 10 presidencies. As of this month, Haney has tended the lawns and gardens of the White House for 50 years. But he may be better known for taking care
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Emmy-winning actor and comedian Leslie Jordan died today after the car he was driving crashed into a wall in Hollywood, possibly the result of a medical emergency, according to authorities and published reports. “The world is definitely a much darker place today without the love and light of Leslie Jordan. Not only was he a
Continue Reading By CARLA K. JOHNSON AP Medical Writer Children’s hospitals in parts of the U.S. are seeing a surge in a common respiratory illness that can cause severe breathing problems for babies. RSV cases fell dramatically two years ago as the pandemic shut down schools, day cares and businesses. With restrictions easing in the summer of
Continue ReadingBy Brooke Taylor Click here for updates on this story MISSOURI CITY, Texas (KTRK) — A former high school football standout in Missouri City was shot and killed, and his former Ridge Point High School teammate is accused of killing him. According to Missouri City police, Terry Petry, 24, was found shot in the chest
Continue ReadingBy Catherine Thorbecke, CNN Business Apple on Monday raised the price of its music and video streaming services, in the latest example of streaming products getting more expensive in recent months. An Apple Music subscription for individuals will now cost $10.99 per month, up from $9.99, and a family plan supporting up to five people
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By ANDREW MELDRUM Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian authorities tried to dampen public fears over Russia’s use of Iranian drones by claiming increasing success Monday in shooting them down, while the Kremlin’s talk of a possible “dirty bomb” attack added another worrying dimension as the war enters its ninth month. Ukrainians are bracing
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By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — A prosecutor at Harvey Weinstein’s sexual assault trial told jurors Tuesday that the accusers who will testify will tell uncannily similar stories of themselves as young aspiring women who were cornered in hotel rooms by a man who at the time was the definition of
Continue ReadingCNN, CNN BUSINESS By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business Sen. Ted Cruz’s “The View” interview was disrupted by protesters multiple times on Monday, including some demanding the Texas Republican talk about climate change. The protesters appeared to be shouting “Cover climate now!” as Cruz tried to answer a question from Sara Haines, one of the ABC
Continue ReadingBy Frank Pallotta, CNN Business Sen. Ted Cruz’s “The View” interview was disrupted by protesters multiple times on Monday, including some demanding the Texas Republican talk about climate change. The protesters appeared to be shouting “Cover climate now!” as Cruz tried to answer a question from Sara Haines, one of the ABC talk show‘s co-hosts.
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By Amir Vera and Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN The father of missing 5-year-old Harmony Montgomery has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in connection with her death, New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella said Monday. Adam Montgomery, 32, was also charged with falsifying physical evidence, abuse of a corpse and tampering with witnesses or informants,
Continue ReadingCNN By Lisa Respers France and Chloe Melas, CNN Leslie Jordan, beloved comedian and actor known for his work on “Will and Grace,” has died, his agent announced. He was 67. “The world is definitely a much darker place today without the love and light of Leslie Jordan. Not only was he a mega talent
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France and Chloe Melas, CNN Leslie Jordan, beloved comedian and actor known for his work on “Will and Grace,” has died, his agent announced. He was 67. “The world is definitely a much darker place today without the love and light of Leslie Jordan. Not only was he a mega talent and
Continue ReadingBy Nadeen Ebrahim and Abbas Al Lawati, CNN A top Iranian military official issued a warning to Saudi Arabia last week as his government continued to face off against protesters at home. “You are involved in this matter and know that you are vulnerable, it is better to be careful,” he said at the sidelines
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Coachella Valley residents today can buy general admission passes to the Stagecoach and Coachella Music and Arts festivals. Exclusive passes for area residents for both festivals became available Monday morning at 10 a.m. with a four-pass limit for the Coachella festival and an eight-pass limit for the Stagecoach festival. The passes are full-price and
Continue Reading CNN By Katie Hunt, Ashley Strickland and Jackie Wattles, CNN Officials at NASA selected a team of 16 scientists and experts who will delve into the mysteries surrounding unidentified aerial phenomena — more popularly known as unidentified flying objects or UFOs. The independent study kicked off Monday. The group will include experts across numerous disciplines
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